Electric Tractor
US-2023132970-A1 · May 4, 2023 · US
Work machine with tool storage below driver seat
US12187358B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-12187358-B2 |
| Application number | US-202318388984-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Nov 13, 2023 |
| Priority date | Nov 14, 2022 |
| Publication date | Jan 7, 2025 |
| Grant date | Jan 7, 2025 |
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A work machine includes in its driver section, a driver's seat; and a tool container disposed below the driver's seat and configured to store a tool.
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The invention claimed is: 1. A work machine, comprising: a body comprising a body frame; a cover disposed at a front portion of the body; a driver section backward of the cover, the driver section comprising: a driver's seat; and a seat support frame supporting the driver's seat; and a tool container disposed below the driver's seat and configured to store a tool, wherein the body frame extends from under the cover to under the driver's seat, wherein the body frame supports the seat support frame in such a manner that the seat support frame is swingable about a lateral axis under a front portion of the driver's seat, and wherein the tool container is defined by the driver's seat, the body frame, and a support disposed over the body frame. 2. The work machine according to claim 1 , further comprising: a transmission case below the driver's seat; and a power takeoff shaft protruding backward from the transmission case. 3. The work machine according to claim 1 , further comprising: a travel device supporting the body in such a manner that enables the body to travel; and an electric motor configured to drive the travel device. 4. The work machine according to claim 1 , wherein: the tool container is below the seat support frame and above the body frame. 5. The work machine according to claim 1 , wherein: swinging the seat support frame forward tilts the driver's seat forward and opens the support upward.
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Seats or parts thereof · CPC title
for tools or spare parts (for vehicle roof parts B60J7/20; for spare wheels B62D) · CPC title
specially constructed for use on tractors or like off-road vehicles · CPC title
tiltable (B60N2/12 {, B60N2/2875} take precedence) · CPC title
characterised by arrangement, location, or type of power take-off · CPC title
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- What does patent US12187358B2 cover?
- A work machine includes in its driver section, a driver's seat; and a tool container disposed below the driver's seat and configured to store a tool.
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Kubota Kk
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification B62D49/06. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Jan 07 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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- We list 1 related publication on this page (citations in our corpus or others sharing the same primary CPC).